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THE CFFN MODEL

A community built on transparency and results.

From curated dinners to open panels, every event is deliberately designed to catalyse collaboration and create purposeful connections across Cambridge’s innovation network. 

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FIND WHERE YOU FIT
One community. Three ways in.
CFFN's model is built on community focused reciprocity: everyone gets and gives. We are one community with 3 member types: founder, friends, and partners because it's only all together we can build the future we want to live in.
Founder
Wider Community
Active Community
A Seat at the Table
Explorer
Free access to the member directory, self-serve resources, and community updates. Stay in the loop with no commitment.
Member
Full access to CFFN events, Labs discounts, and community programming. Connect with founders and friends across the ecosystem.
Fellow
Fellows shape CFFN. You sit on advisory input, help design programming, and get first access to Labs, funding introductions, and leadership opportunities. This is community you help build, not just join.
Friends
Explorer
Free directory listing and self-serve resources. Community updates keep you close to the founders you want to support.
Member
Event access, mentor matching, and active community engagement. Build real relationships with founders.
Fellow
Fellows shape CFFN. You sit on advisory input, help design programming, and get first access to  introductions, and support opportunities. This is community you help build, not just join.
Partners
Community
Community Partners and CFFN grow together. You get visibility and recognition across the network, and founders get a trusted name in their corner. Simple reciprocity, built on shared investment in the ecosystem.
Impact
Impact Partners offer expertise, service, or capital that founders are actively looking for. CFFN opens the door: direct access to our community, speaking platforms, and content collaboration that puts your offer in front of the right founders.
Strategic
Strategic Partners work alongside CFFN to build something bigger than either could alone. Bespoke programming, joint initiatives, and a genuine seat in shaping CFFN's roadmap. This is a long-term relationship, not a sponsorship line item.
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Ready to find your place?

Whether you're a founder, a friend, or a partner, there's a way in.

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